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Israeli missile test, air drill heat up talk of attack on Iran

In September 2005, Israel took delivery of 1500 "bunker buster" bombs and at the same time had their fighter jets fitted with long range fuel tanks. It is very likely that the Israelis will now launch a pre-emptive strike against Iran's nuclear facilities as they did in Iraq, by attacking and surgically removing the Osirak nuclear facility.

In view of the possible consequences if they do not, it appears to be a foregone conclusion in the light of Iran's total non cooperation with the IAEA.

I heard on the 7:00 news (Classic FM) that the UK Government / Military have been running "what if" scenarios regarding a US nuclear attack on Iran but perhaps they said Israeli. One way or another Iran is in the bomb sights and it will happen.

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